💨 Abstract

The first National Mental Health Festival, Mannotsava, was held in Bengaluru, featuring discussions on mental health issues. Rahul Dravid and a college student shared their experiences with depression and loneliness. The festival aimed to bridge the gap between science and society, with speakers including psychiatrists, researchers, and celebrities discussing mental health. Young women shared their experiences of being stigmatized for revealing their anxiety or depression.

Courtesy: theprint.in